What is the idea that the Supreme Court should assert its own interpretation, even if it overrules the views of the elected executive and legislative branches of government? A. Judicial activism
B. Judicial restraint
C. Prior restraint
D. Strict constructionism
What is the idea that the Supreme Court should assert its own interpretation, even if it overrules the views of the elected executive and legislative branches of government?
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The correct answer is A. Judicial activism.
Judicial activism refers to the idea that the Supreme Court should take an active role in interpreting the Constitution and can assert its own interpretations even if it contradicts the views of the elected executive and legislative branches. This approach often involves judges using their authority to promote social change or protect individual rights, sometimes stepping beyond mere interpretation of the law.